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Know the Men's Basketball Eagles: Devince Boykins
10/16/2015 5:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Georgia Southern opens the season with an exhibition game Nov. 5.
Get to know the Eagles on the men's basketball team before the season opens Nov. 5. Be on the lookout for a series of Q&As each week leading up to the exhibition contest against Middle Georgia in Hanner Fieldhouse. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Season ticket options are available for both general admission and reserved seating, which comes with reserved parking when purchased. Fans can enjoy chair-back seats in the reserved sections for $90 a season ticket for either men's or women's basketball. Alternatively, general admission season tickets are $65 and are located behind the baskets on bleachers. A combo package is also available for $120 and includes both men's and women's basketball contests.
Devince Boykins, Sr., Guard
Forest City, N.C.
Full Name: Devince M Boykins
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration would be my grandfather because he has always been there for me, whenever I need something or if its just to talk he always give me the exact words of encouragement that I need.
Best advice you have ever been given: Never rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: No favorites yet.
Favorite App: Instagram
Favorite TV Show: Martin
Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious 7
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): 30 for 30 Freestyle (Drake)
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
Who would you like to have dinner with? Kevin Hart
Pre-game superstition: Pray
What's your go-to dance move? Whip/Nae Nae
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? I want to be remembered as not only a basketball player but a well-rounded individual who always did the right things.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Football
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? Personally, I hope to bring a lot of excitement and energy to the crowd; hopefully they will enjoy every bit of it.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite athlete: LeBron James
Favorite basketball player: LeBron James
Favorite musical artist: Drake
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite Actress: Roselyn Sanchez
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2012 Honda Accord
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Daytona Beach, Florida
Plans after graduation: Hopefully play ball overseas; if not I'll be looking to get a job working for a NBA organization.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events, call 1-800-GSU-WINS or visit GSEagles.com.
Devince Boykins, Sr., Guard
Forest City, N.C.
Full Name: Devince M Boykins
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration would be my grandfather because he has always been there for me, whenever I need something or if its just to talk he always give me the exact words of encouragement that I need.
Best advice you have ever been given: Never rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: No favorites yet.
Favorite App: Instagram
Favorite TV Show: Martin
Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious 7
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): 30 for 30 Freestyle (Drake)
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
Who would you like to have dinner with? Kevin Hart
Pre-game superstition: Pray
What's your go-to dance move? Whip/Nae Nae
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? I want to be remembered as not only a basketball player but a well-rounded individual who always did the right things.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Football
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? Personally, I hope to bring a lot of excitement and energy to the crowd; hopefully they will enjoy every bit of it.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite athlete: LeBron James
Favorite basketball player: LeBron James
Favorite musical artist: Drake
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite Actress: Roselyn Sanchez
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2012 Honda Accord
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Daytona Beach, Florida
Plans after graduation: Hopefully play ball overseas; if not I'll be looking to get a job working for a NBA organization.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events, call 1-800-GSU-WINS or visit GSEagles.com.
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